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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.93, 711.09 and 165.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.93, 711.09 and 165.62 is: 248.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.93 : 711.09 = 165.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.93/711.09 = 165.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.93x = 711.09 × 165.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.93x = 117,770.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,770.73/473.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.50

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